Definition:Ensures incoming parts from supply chain companies and internally produced components meet the quality standards and systems required.Overall Purpose of the Role:Responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. Ensure incoming materials meet required quality standards. Responsible for identifying and raising quality issues and for speedily resolving them to ensure zero impact to the customer. Support new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds. Work in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements. Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support. Responsible for multiple highly complex major projects requiring creative original solutions where results are key to successful completion of major projects. Work mostly independently with minimal supervision and work is reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.Key Responsibilities: General and Task ManagementManage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team (e.G. internal, supplier, customer and customer warranty)Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issuesWork with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standardsCarry out product and process auditingEnsure control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintainedMonitor and report on quality-related key performance indicators including scrap monitoring, rework levels, parts per million (PPM)



figuresStop production in the event of manufacture of unacceptable goods/processesEnsure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (ISO9001)Write product test proceduresUndertake special projects as requiredAssist with training of quality awarenessReport on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or systemAssist with first off sample approvalsPromote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing) etc.Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirementsParticipate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)Manage the Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Manage and coordinate customer PPM (Parts per Million), supplier PPM, supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicatorsLead quality auditsKeep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product qualityUndertake special projects as requiredContribute to continuous improvement activitiesQuality control of work by appropriate reviewsSupport and lead process improvement activitiesWrite reports and present progress at project meetings and to stakeholdersAchieve goals within budgetConduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trendsPlan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presentedAttend various meetings and action/communicate instructionsProduce written reports and make presentationsUndertake continuous training and developmentPerform root cause analysis and resolve problemsIndependently determine approach and assigned tasksPeople Management:



Lead and/or support groups of technicians and engineersProvide guidance to other team membersTrain both team and broader organization membersRelationship Management:Support regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build qualityCommunicate efficiently throughout the shop floor and with own and customer’s managementLiaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providersSelf management:Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental PoliciesAssertive, resilient and welcomes changeEngages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with othersProactively contributes to the teamIs self aware Is resilient, optimistic and open to changeShows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealingsSkills & Attributes:Exercise substantial initiative/judgment in work methods and interpreting goalsWork independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervisionSelf-supervising within the guidance and expectations of divisional managementKnowledge of quality systems and measurementStrong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)Lean Manufacturing knowledgeKnowledge of ISO9001 & understanding of ISO14001 and Health and Safety practicesUnderstanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processesAbility to work in a diverse and dynamic environmentPlanning and prioritizing activitiesGood communication and interpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsAbility to present data effectivelyProblem-solving skillsTeam working skillsAnalytical skillsUnderstanding of cost and financial impactsQualification and experience:Btech manufacturing/engineering degree preferred with minimum 2 years experiencePrevious experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotiveExperience of working in Quality Assurance Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skillsExperience of dealing with customers and suppliersPerks includeIndustry competitive salary packages with benefitsExposure working with some of the best minds in the industry.A positive work atmosphere that encourages collaboration and holistic developmentWe provide a comprehensive insurance cover for you and your family.

📌 Quality Assurance Associate (Bhiwandi)
🏢 Furlenco
📍 Bhiwandi